Appointment:
- 30% Teaching, Department of Entomology
- 50% Coordination of CASNR Study Abroad Program
- 20% Coordination of IANR International Ag. Programs
Education:
- B.S. in Natural Sciences, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal 1980
- M.S. in Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 1984
- Ph.D. in Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 1990
Professional Responsibilities and Activities:
Research:
- Plant resistance to insects with emphasis on the Western corn rootworm.
- Bio-assays testing the efficacy for resistance including transgenes and native genes in the Insect Genetics Laboratory
Courses taught:
- Invasive Pests and International Trade
- Plant Resistance to Abiotic and Biotic Stressors (Host Plant Resistance)
- International Plant Protection
International Programs and Study Abroad:
- Coordinate study abroad programs for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- Coordinate International Programs for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Administrative and International Experience:
Previously served as Visiting Scholar/Affiliate Professor, and Research Professor at UNL, 2009-2010. Before joining UNL, Dr Youm worked from 1990 to 2008 within centers the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). He served as Assistant Director of Research and Program Leader at the Africa Rice Center (formerly WARDA) (2004-2008).
He worked from 1990 to 2004 at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) where he held several positions including Principal Scientist (Entomology), Global Project Coordinator (Pearl Millet), Global Theme Leader (Crop Livestock Productivity and Systems Diversification), Team Leader (Pearl Millet Improvement Project), Deputy Site Leader and Country Representative (ICRISAT-Mali). During his service, he led research teams and projects on crop improvement and natural resource management that spanned Africa and Asia and developed strong relationships with regional and international scientific communities. He also has experience in the area of project and program development and management, as well as the development and management of multi-country research and development networks.
Mentored students at the BS, MS, and PhD levels and served in student advisory and/or thesis defense panels at universities including the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra Ghana; University Abdou Moumouni of Niamey, Niger; University of Abomey Calavi, Cotonou, Benin; Houphouet Boigny Polytechnic Institute, Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire; Rural Development Institute, University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Polytechnic Institute of Katibougou, Mali; and Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. He served as Graduate Faculty Member, by special appointment as external member while serving on graduate student committees at Texas A&M University (1997-2000), and served as Teaching Assistant at the Department of Animal Biology, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal,1980-1981.
Noticeable Distinctions:
- Millennium ICRISAT Science Award for Partnership, 2002.
- Texas A&M University, Department of Entomology Graduate Faculty, by special appointment as external member serving on graduate student committees, 1997-2000.
- Certificate of Appreciation, for ten years of service, International Crops Research Institute for the semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), 1999.
- Honorary President, African Association of Insect Scientists (AAIS), 1999-2003.
- Honorary Vice President, AAIS, 1997-1999.
- Certificate of Appreciation, AAIS, 1999.
- ICRISAT Representative on the System-wide Program on Integrated Pest Management of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), 1999-2003.
- New York Academy of Sciences, 1996.
- Board Certified Entomologist (Entomological Society of America), 1992.
- Certificate of Award for teaching and guest lecturing in Texas Public Schools, Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA, September 1989
- Outstanding Volunteer Service Award for Project Head Start, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, College Station, Texas, USA, 1988.
- Alpha Zeta, Agricultural Honor Society, Texas Alpha Chapter, 1986.
- Life Member, Entomological Society of Southern Africa
- Life Member, African Association of Insect Scientists
Journal Editorial Boards:
- Journal of Entomology, Ornithology, and Herpetology, Editorial Board Member, 2011 - present.
- African Journal of Agricultural Research (online journal), Editorial Board Member, 2006-Present.
- Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata: Editorial Board Member, 2003-Present.
- International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, Editorial Board Member, 2001-2005.
Grants:
- Co-PI for the grant funded by the Extension Education and Outreach (EEO) which served in the development of a new online course on “Invasive Pests and International Trade”, 2009.
- Secured several grants for support to research, capacity building and dissemination of agricultural technologies during 1990-2008 while working at International organizations.
Publications:
92 publications, including 30 in Journals / research bulletins and newsletters, 4 E-research briefs, 1 co-authored book and 7 book chapters, 4 handbooks and 2 handbook chapters, 15 conferences papers (senior or co-authored), 20 abstracts, 10 leaflets and brochures and over 25 scientific presentations, seminars and lectures.
Selected Publications
|
